Obituaries

Elaine S. Kangas

Elaine S. Kangas

Oct 7, 2017

Elaine S. (Holson) Kangas, age 76, of Fairport Harbor passed away on Saturday October 7, 2017. Born on April 23, 1941 in Painesville to Sylvia (Mononen) and John Holson, Mrs. Kangas had worked as a secretary at the EPA Lab in Duluth, Minnesota.  Mrs. Kangas was also active in the Finnish Heritage Museum in Fairport, the Fairport Harbor Tourism Council...

Samuel B Black

Samuel B Black

Oct 6, 2017

Samuel B. Black age 64 of Geneva, formerly of Madison, passed away at Geneva Shores Nursing Home on Friday October 6, 2017. He was born on September 10, 1953 in Aiken, South Carolina to Walton and Nelda Black. Sam had worked as a labor foreman at the building of the Perry Nuclear Power Plant and at numerous other projects threwout...

Daniel E Mellen

Daniel E Mellen

Sep 23, 2017

Daniel E. Mellen, age 54, of Madison Township passed away on Saturday September 23, 2017. Born January 21, 1963 in Painesville to Nancy (Sax) and Wendell Mellen. Mr. Mellen was a mechanic

John K Beach

John K Beach

Sep 21, 2017

John K. Beach, age 88, passed away on Thursday September 21, 2017 at Geneva Shores Nursing Home.  He was born on January 11, 1929 in Altoona, Pa, the son of Jeanette (King) And Claire Beach. John was a resident of Geneva for the past 8 years and a former Resident of Fairport Harbor. He was a member of the First...

Kenneth W. Nicholson Jr.

Kenneth W. Nicholson Jr.

Sep 15, 2017

Kenneth W. Nicholson Jr., age 47, of Painesville Township passed away on Friday September 15, 2017. Born on July 19, 1970 in Painesville to Dolores (Henderson) and Kenneth Nicholson Sr. Mr. Nicholson was a masonry worker, enjoyed working on his cars, motorcycles, loved The band KISS and his beloved dog Pork Chop. Survivors are Son Matthew N. Nicholson of Grand...

Marylyn R Trumble

Marylyn R Trumble

Sep 14, 2017

MARYLYN R TRUMBLE age 82 of Madison passed away on September 14, 2017 at Hospice House in Cleveland. She was born on November 25, 1935 to Roy and Gertrude Belden. Marylyn was a member of Central Congregational Church in Madison, as well as, the Ladies Auxillary of American Legion Post 601 in Madison.  Marylyn was an accomplished artist in which...

Jimmie Barbina

Jimmie Barbina

Sep 12, 2017

Jimmie Barbina, age 69, of Madison passed away at his home on Tuesday September 12, 2017. He was born on April 23, 1948 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. He enjoyed fishing, fixing lawnmowers, Playing country music on his guitar and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Barbina worked at Hubbell Industrial Controls, Perfection Corp and Geneva True Temper, Industrial Rayon and...

Dennis Russo

Dennis Russo

Aug 27, 2017

Denny J. Russo, age 65, of Madison, passed away on Sunday August 27, 2017 in Concord He was born on March 28, 1952 in Geneva. Mr. Russo was a teacher at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in Ashtabula and was the former owner and operator of the Convenient Store in Madison. Denny graduated from Geneva High School in 1970 and Kent...

Joyce Elizabeth Taipale

Joyce Elizabeth Taipale

Aug 24, 2017

Pastor Joyce Elizabeth Taipale, age 64, of Fairport Harbor passed away on Thursday August 24, 2017At her home. She was born on October 30, 1952 in Painesville, the daughter of Beverly (Tegner) And John Taipale (Both deceased). Joyce was a graduate of Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus and Case Western Reserve. Joyce has served as a Pastor for many years...

Coletta Claire Whelan

Coletta Claire Whelan

Jul 26, 2017

Coletta Claire (nee: Granzier) Whelan Age 91 of Ft. Myers, FL passed away July 26, 2017 at Hope Hospice in Cape Coral, FL. Born January 18, 1926 in Cleveland to Arnold and Anne (nee: Murray) Granzier, she had been a longtime Rocky River resident before moving full time to Ft. Myers Beach in 2002. Claire married John Whelan on July...

Eleanor (Ellie) Busam

Eleanor (Ellie) Busam

Jul 25, 2017

Our loving Mom went to her heavenly home on July 25, 2017 in the comfort of her home in Perry Township. She will be missed so much as she was loved so much. Our Mom was the glue that held our family together. Her faith and love for Christ helped her during her battle with cancer. She was at peace...

Andrew "Andy" Moser

Andrew "Andy" Moser

Jul 25, 2017

Andrew “Andy” Moser Age 42 of Conneaut, OH passed away July 25, 2017 at his residence. Born June 16, 1975 in Pittsburgh, PA to Richard and Anita (nee: Dumblauskas) Moser, he had been a resident of Erie, PA and Conneaut, OH area for 14 years. Andy taught 1st grade at Springfield Elementary, most recently but had been a teacher for...

Barbara C. Arison

Barbara C. Arison

Jul 23, 2017

Barbara C. Arison, age 76, of Madison passed away on Sunday July 23, 2017 in Cleveland. She was born on March 29, 1941 in Olive Hill, Kentucky to the late Margaret (Duncan) and Charles Burton. Barbara was an Engraver for All-Craft Wellman Products in Willoughby for 40 years retiring in 2014. She loved her dogs Roxie and Fat Boy. Survivors...

Robert K. Nolan

Robert K. Nolan

Jul 21, 2017

Robert Kieran Nolan, age 74, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2017 surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born September 14, 1942 in Dundrum Dublin Ireland to the late Brian and Susan Nolan. Robert was a veteran of the United States Army and a 50 year member of Carpenters Local 435. He was a member of the Immaculate...

Benjamin K. Valvoda

Benjamin K. Valvoda

Jul 16, 2017

Benjamin K. Valvoda, age 29, of Madison, passed away on July 16, 2017 at his Home. Born on June 19, 1988 in Painesville. Benjamin graduated from Madison High School in 2006 and attended Lakeland And Akron University. He enjoyed playing softball and playing his guitar. He was employed at International Paper in Madison and was a chef at Romans. Benjamin...

Victor Maurice Beshara

Victor Maurice Beshara

Jul 11, 2017

Victor Maurice Beshara, age 81 of Fairport Harbor passed away on Tuesday July 11, 2107 In Mentor. He was born on September 24, 1935 in Glouster, Ohio. He was a resident of Fairport Harbor for 44 years. He worked as a mechanic at Union Sand in Painesville For many years. Victor was a gun collector. He is survived by his...

Lawrence A. Hennessey "Larry"

Lawrence A. Hennessey "Larry"

Jul 10, 2017

Dr. Lawrence A. "Larry" Hennessey, age 83, of Madison passed away Monday July 10, 2017 at his home. Born in Independence, Iowa on October 21, 1933, he was the son of the late Anna (Killias) and Maurice Hennessey. Larry was a graduate of Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa and Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville Missouri. He was Elected...

Michele Marie Proudfoot Saunders

Michele Marie Proudfoot Saunders

Jun 29, 2017

Michele Saunders, age 48 of Mentor, passed away on June 29, 2017 at her Home. She was born on October 17, 1968 in Painesville to the late Alice Marie (Lepisto) and Eugene Proudfoot. Michele was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairport Harbor She was a Nurse for the Lake West Hospital and the Dialysis Center in Euclid....

Theo Markus Malkamaki

Theo Markus Malkamaki

Jun 23, 2017

Home Going Celebration services for Theo Markus Malkamaki, age 14 of Concord will be 7 PM Friday at Leroy Community Chapel 12920 Painesville-Warren Rd Leroy, Ohio. Theo died of complications of brain tumor treatment on June 23rd at The Cleveland Clinic. He was born on Sept 19th, 2002 in Mayfield, Ohio. Theo was in 8th grade at John R. Williams...

Julie A. Sullivian

Julie A. Sullivian

Jun 22, 2017

Julie A. Sullivan, age 58, of Madison passed away on June 22, 2017 in Madison. She was born on May 19, 1959 in Washington Court to Ruth (Bernard) and Donald Spriggs.Julie was a homemaker and is Surivived by her husband Terry, Daughters Amy Sullivan of Madison, Ruth Dobranic of Chardon, Kimberely Andrews of Madison and 9 grandchildren 2 Sisters, and...